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12: Imperial Russia, revolution and the establishment of the Soviet Union

This topic looks at the last Tsars of Imperial Russia, the growing clash between conservatism and modernization and the impact of industrialisation, through to the political upheavals of 1905 and 1917 which lead ultimately to the first Communist state under Lenin and the Bolsheviks.

Specifically, this unit examines:

  • The reforms of Alexander II
  • Political and economic developments under Alexander III
  • Nicholas II and the causes and impact of the 1905 Revolution
  • The impact of the First World War and lead up to the revolution of February 1917
  • the causes and consequences of the Revolutions of 1917
  • Lenin's consolidation of power, civil war and changing economic policies, terror and foreign policy

1. Imperial Russia, reform and reaction: Alexander II

2. Imperial Russia, reform and reaction: Alexander III

3. Imperial Russia: The last years of autocracy : Nicholas II

4. The revolutions of 1917: February Revolution

5 The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917

6. The Bolshevik consolidation of power (1918 - 1924) Part 1

7. The Bolshevik consolidation of power (1921 - 1924) Part 2

Case Study: Russian Civil War (ATL)

8. Imperial Russia, revolution and the establishment of the Soviet Union: Essay frames and writing exercises

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 Imperial Russia, revolution and the establishment of the Soviet Union (1855–1924): Videos and activities

 Imperial Russia, revolution and the establishment of the Soviet Union: Extra resources

 Imperial Russia, revolution and the establishment of the Soviet Union (1855–1924): Sample essays with marks

9. Imperial Russia, revolution and the establishment of the Soviet Union: Quizzes

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